Pizza, Pops & Ports - Latest Food & Drink News

Slice, Slice Baby: Europe's Top Pizza Lands in London

If your idea of heaven involves a perfectly blistered crust and more cheese than conversation, then this one's for you.

Napoli on the Road, recently crowned Europe's best pizzeria, has opened a new London outpost - and it's bringing a pizza tasting menu along for the ride. For £65, diners can work their way through a carefully curated selection of signature pizzas, showcasing everything from classic Neapolitan flavours to more inventive toppings. It's proof that pizza can be every bit as refined as fine dining, while still being something you're more than happy to eat with your hands.

Don't miss this one if you're heading to the capital!

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Capri Sun Makes the Viral Hack Official

For years, people have been popping Capri Suns in the freezer for a DIY icy treat - and now the brand has decided to make it official.

Capri Sun has launched frozen straw pops, turning the nostalgic lunchbox favourite into a ready-made freezer snack. The new product taps into the viral trend that's been circulating on social media, saving fans the wait (and the occasional exploded pouch).

It's a clever bit of nostalgia marketing that's likely to appeal to both kids and adults who grew up squeezing every last drop from those iconic silver pouches.

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Smoothies Go Self-Service

Making a fresh smoothie could soon be as easy as pouring yourself a coffee.

A new self-service smoothie station concept has launched in the UK, allowing shoppers to create freshly blended drinks in-store at the touch of a button. The system uses frozen fruit and vegetables to whip up smoothies in minutes, offering a quick and convenient alternative to bottled options.

As retailers continue looking for new ways to deliver healthier grab-and-go choices, this could be a smoothie operator for supermarkets hoping to squeeze a little more excitement into the chilled aisle.

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Sweet Chilli Gets a Crunchy Makeover

If you've ever thought Walkers' Sweet Chilli flavour deserved even more crunch, your wish has come true.

The popular seasoning is being rolled out across two new formats, Poppadoms and Wavy Cut crisps, giving fans even more ways to enjoy the much-loved flavour. While some shoppers have questioned whether the launches are adventurous enough, there's no denying Sweet Chilli has earned its place as a crisp cupboard staple.

Sometimes, if it isn't broke, there's no need to re-crisp it.

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Port of Call: Taylor's Unveils an 80-Year-Old Rarity

Some drinks are worth savouring, and this one definitely falls into that category.

Taylor's has unveiled its first-ever VVOP (Very, Very Old White Port), created using a blend of exceptionally rare white ports aged for more than 80 years. With an eye-watering £580 price tag, it's certainly not an everyday bottle, but it represents decades of careful ageing and craftsmanship.

Rich, complex and incredibly limited, it's the kind of release that collectors and serious wine lovers will be raising a glass to - even if the rest of us are just happy to admire it from afar.

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Image Credits: Napoli on the Road / Capri Sun / iSqueeze / Walkers / Taylor's